Spaceman Effects releases Redstone germanium preamp and overdrive
May 6, 2022 · 2 sources
Spaceman Effects has released the Redstone, a germanium preamp and overdrive built on its Mercury platform, the maker announced. Guitar Pedal X reported the release on May 6, 20221.
The Redstone is a preamp pedal with Volume, Gain, Low, Mid and High controls1. Spaceman says the core gain cell is a discrete op-amp capable of 40dB of gain, paired with a hand-selected vintage NOS germanium transistor, and that the first stage and tone stack are built to closely emulate the input stage of a tube amp2. The maker lists an all-analog signal path, higher headroom when run at 12V, and suitability for bass and baritone as well as guitar2. It is hand-wired and built in Portland, Oregon, with true-bypass relay switching on a soft-touch footswitch, a cast-aluminum enclosure, an engraved vinyl faceplate and a jewel indicator light2.
"The Redstone is a multipurpose reimagining of our Mercury platform, designed to be your sonic swiss army knife."
Specifications from the maker2:
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 2.60 inches / 66 mm |
| Depth | 4.73 inches / 120 mm |
| Height | 2.17 inches / 55 mm |
| Weight | 10.5 ounces |
| Input resistance | 1 Meg Ohm |
| Bypass current draw | 9.5mA |
| Engaged current draw | 32mA |
| Input voltage | 9-12V DC, negative center, 2.1mm jack |
The US list price is $249.00, and the maker's page listed the pedal as sold out2. Guitar Pedal X reported no UK price had been posted at the time of its article1.